In The Guardian today: NEW Sustain and Compassion in World Farming map exposes ammonia pollution hotspots from factory farms.

Discover the interactive map here: www.sustainweb.org/news/apr26-a...

THIS THURSDAY!

Sustain hosts a conversation on the barriers and opportunities for producers to supply children with healthy and climate friendly local produce in schools. Join us: www.sustainweb.org/events/mar26...

New school food standards aim to boost healthier appetites | Sustain The government has launched a nine week consultation on proposed new School Food Standards for England, aiming to reduce sugar, fried foods and processed meat and boost pupil intakes fibre, fresh…

The government has launched a nine week consultation on proposed new School Food Standards for England.

🔽 Hear from Sustain's parent ambassadors who welcome the opportunity to push for change.

www.sustainweb.org/news/apr26-s...

New insights: Food Hubs - what works and what doesn’t | Sustain Discover the six ingredients needed for Regional Food Hubs to thrive, based on our work to develop twelve of the UK's emerging examples over the past year.

Food Hubs - what works and what doesn’t

Out latest blog explores the six ingredients needed for Regional Food Hubs to thrive, based on our work to develop twelve of the UK's emerging examples over the past year.
www.sustainweb.org/blogs/mar26-...

Government opens consultation on strengthening Nutrient Profiling Model | Sustain The government has opened a public consultation on plans to apply a new version of the Nutrient Profiling Model to advertising and promotions regulations, which would see more junk food products…

ICYMI: Government opens consultation on strengthening Nutrient Profiling Model www.sustainweb.org/news/mar26-n...

Join us to discuss how public sector food could drive a significant market for organic growers.
www.sustainweb.org/events/mar26...

New farming and food board raises questions over who gets a seat at the table | Sustain The government's new Farming and Food Partnership Board held its first meeting, bringing together leaders from farming, food retail and hospitality to drive farm profitability and food security. But…

New farming and food board raises questions over who gets a seat at the table www.sustainweb.org/blogs/mar26-...

Defra awards selected councils to improve food procurement, in boost for communities and small producers | Sustain Five English councils will receive new grants to source healthier, more sustainable and better value food, and share learnings nationwide. The funding will also support local authorities to engage…

Five English councils will receive new grants to source healthier, more sustainable and better value food, and share learnings nationwide.

www.sustainweb.org/news/mar26-n...

Government opens consultation on strengthening Nutrient Profiling Model | Sustain The government has opened a public consultation on plans to apply a new version of the Nutrient Profiling Model to advertising and promotions regulations, which would see more junk food products…

The government has opened a public consultation on plans to apply a new version of the Nutrient Profiling Model to advertising and promotions regulations, which would see more junk food products restricted.
www.sustainweb.org/news/mar26-n...

NEW Sustain webinar - join us!

Following the publication of the latest Bridging the Gap report, Sustain hosts a conversation on the barriers and opportunities for producers to supply children with healthy and climate-friendly local produce in schools.

🔽 Tickets
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England's Land Use Framework finally published - Sustain calls for ambitions to be matched by action | Sustain Defra has published its long-awaited Land Use Framework for England, setting out principles and data to guide decisions on farming, nature recovery, housing, and climate. Sustain welcomes the…

England's Land Use Framework finally published - Sustain calls for ambitions to be matched by action.

🔽 Read our full response
www.sustainweb.org/news/mar26-l...

📢⚠️ New data shows food insecurity levels are rising across the UK.

🔹 More than 1 in 9 households are struggling to afford healthy food
🔹 53% of food insecure households have cut back on fruit and 40% on veg

How to fix food for good: ➡️ bit.ly/4shhsAW
#GoodFoodBill @sustainweb.org

A greener capital and more children eating healthy food, according to our Good Food Local: London report, published today!

🔽 Read the full report and discover inspiring examples of local leadership and partnerships work happening in the capital

www.sustainweb.org/news/mar26-g...

Sweet success: What we can learn from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy Policy Officer Zoe Rostas reflects on what the Soft Drinks Industry Levy has achieved.

👉 Please read the blog here: www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/n...

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International school meals day: nourishing every child everywhere | Sustain This International School Meals Day, Children's Food Campaign officer Naema Jannath explores how different countries are making progress and showing what’s possible in delivering good nutrition,…

It's International School Meals Day!

🔽 We look at what’s possible in delivering good nutrition, better learning whilst also supporting families, farmers and sustainable food systems.
www.sustainweb.org/blogs/mar26-...

More organic in schools can work for children, farmers and planet, and build UK resilience | Sustain Latest Bridging the Gap report from Sustain shows how school meal programmes that invest in organic can support regional supply chains, keep profits circulating locally and reduce climate impacts of f...

In face of war and climate change, we need local solutions to build UK food resilience. School food is a great start!

🔽 Our latest Bridging the Gap report
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New modelling shows food taxes lead to healthier products and help lower obesity | Sustain New modelling from Nesta, coinciding with World Obesity Day, shows that a targeted tax on foods high in saturated fat, salt and sugar could drive reformulation, cut obesity and raise billions of pound...

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Children knead better bread at school! | Sustain Real Bread Campaign calls for improved food standards.

Children knead better bread at school!

Real Bread Campaign urges government to use the Schools Food Standards Review to improve bread served to children in schools. www.sustainweb.org/news/feb26-r...

Evidence grows for food taxes as new modelling shows healthier products and lower obesity | Sustain New modelling from Nesta, coinciding with World Obesity Day, shows that a targeted tax on foods high in saturated fat, salt and sugar could drive reformulation, cut obesity and raise billions of…

On World Obesity Day, evidence grows for food taxes as new modelling shows they generate healthier products and help lower obesity.
www.sustainweb.org/news/mar26-f...

BHF has signed a joint statement calling on Government to introduce a 'Good Food Bill' to transform the UK food system and improve access to healthier diets across the population.

This is key to making the healthy choice the easy choice, for everyone 🤝

@sustainweb.org @foodfoundation.bsky.social

✨ A Good Food Bill represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform our food system!

That's why 100+ organisations including @green-alliance.org.uk and @sustainweb.org are supporting the campaign, says our Executive Director Anna Taylor.

🎧 Learn more: bit.ly/3MXVcN0

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It's #RealBreadWeek 🍞🥖

🌱We believe the secret to delicious, nutrient-dense baking starts in the soil - a sustainable approach to grain production is the key to supporting healthier people & planet.

Find out more & get involved: ow.ly/WyTI50Ykh31

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Sustain joins major UK food orgs in calling for a new law to #FixFoodForGood as failing food system threatens national security and public health.
More here : www.sustainweb.org/news/feb26-g...

Right to Grow’s on the ballot: the More Natural Capital local election pledges | Sustain As London gets ready for the local elections in May, Sustain’s Capital Growth team joins leading environmental charities to call for greater protection of and access to green space.

As London gets ready for the local elections in May, Sustain’s Capital Growth team joins leading environmental charities to call for greater protection of and access to green space.

www.sustainweb.org/news/feb26-m...

New report warns of widening inequalities in food education | Sustain A major new report from The School of Artisan Food’s Best Food Forward programme highlights overwhelming public support for food education in England’s schools, while exposing significant gaps and…

New report warns of widening inequalities in food education www.sustainweb.org/news/feb26-h...

Sustain welcomes Reynold's comments on food security, but clear action is now needed | Sustain The Defra Secretary has set out a positive case for food security coming through sustainability, and not simply producing more. We now need the policies to match.

Defra Farming Secretary sets out positive case for food security through sustainability, and not simply producing more.

There are encouraging words, but we need the policies to match, says our Public Affairs Manager Joss MacDonald in our latest blog 🔽
www.sustainweb.org/blogs/feb26-...

Stop the spread of polluting megafarms! | Sustain If you live in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Norfolk or Suffolk, you live in a megafarm hotspot. The government wants to make it easier to build even more - h...

If you live in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Norfolk or Suffolk, you live in a megafarm hotspot.

Now the government wants to make it easier to build even more polluting factory farms - here's how to stop them:

www.sustainweb.org/news/stopthe...

10 Environmental Pledges for London's Borough Elections 2026 | Sustain Sustain joins CPRE London ahead of London's local elections, for a briefing on the More Natural Capital Coalition plan for a greener, more climate resilient city.

This 12 February, hear from leading environment charities about their new environment manifesto for London.

The webinar is open to all, but particularly targeted at councillors, party election leads, and candidates involved in shaping borough policy

▶️ Book now www.sustainweb.org/events/feb26...

Centring solidarity and collective care in the sustainable food movement | Sustain Over 30 people from across the sustainable food and farming sector recently gathered in London for an honest conversation about what solidarity actually means in racial justice work.

Read about our event last week with Eating Better that saw over 30 people from across the sustainable food and farming sector gather in London for an honest conversation about what solidarity actually means in racial justice work. www.sustainweb.org/blogs/jan26-...

Tower Hamlets campaigners deliver petition to unlock more land for cultivation | Sustain The Right to Grow Tower Hamlets campaigners make a monumental speech in the borough's seat of power, edging closer to ensuring residents' access to unused council land for food growing.

Tower Hamlets campaigners deliver petition to unlock more land for cultivation

The Right to Grow Tower Hamlets campaigners edging closer to ensuring residents' access to unused council land for food growing. www.sustainweb.org/blogs/jan26-...